Australia's sound financial system and strong fiscal position relative to many other developed economies has allowed the Australian economy to weather the global financial crisis better than any other advanced economy.
The Financial Services Working Group is a forum where members from financial services firms operating in China and those associated with the financial services sector, can share information, views and experiences on operating in China. The Group also provides a valuable platform for communication with Australian Government representatives in China on barriers and issues that Australian financial services firms experience operating in the China market. Leveraging on the strength and reputation of Australia's financial system, the Group also aims to create a dialogue with key local officials around issues of mutual interest.
The Group holds regular meetings and, over time, plans to develop a raft of activities to stimulate discussion on financial services industry issues that may include inviting key speakers from both a local and Australian perspective to discuss aspects of the financial system's operation in China and Australia, dialogue with visiting Australian Ministers and financial services industry business leaders and collaboration with other country Chambers of Commerce on financial services industry issues of mutual interest.
Past Events
Tuesday 1 December: With representatives from a range of financial service operations, this meeting laid the groundwork for plans to promote Australian financial services in China in the coming year. Following this meeting, the Working Group will be launched in a more formal manner with updates on the current state of play, Australia's strategic objectives, the FTA and other topics.
